Parliamentary Workplace Support Service Act 2023
29Appointment of CEO
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29 Appointment of CEO
(1) The CEO is to be appointed by the Minister by written instrument.
Note: The CEO may be reappointed: see section 33AA of the Acts Interpretation Act 1901.
(2) A person must not be appointed as the CEO unless the Minister is satisfied that the person has skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following fields: (a) parliamentary workplaces; (b) human resources, work health and safety or industrial relations; (c) public administration or corporate governance. (3) Before the Minister appoints a person as the CEO, the Minister: (a) must consult with the Leader of each Parliamentary party that: (i) does not form part of the Government; and (ii) has at least 5 members who are senators or members of the House of Representatives; and (b) may consult with such other parliamentarians as the Minister considers appropriate. (4) The CEO holds office on a full‑time basis. (5) The CEO holds office for the period specified in the instrument of appointment. The period must not exceed 5 years. (6) The appointment of a person as the CEO is not invalid because of a defect or irregularity in connection with the person’s appointment.